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Choum, Mauritania

Adrar · Mauritania

Choum is a small town in Adrar, Mauritania with a population of 1,153. Elevation: 1,148 ft (350 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

1,153 Population 15/sq mi density
1,148 ft Elevation 350 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
2.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nouakchott Timezone

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About Choum

Choum

Choum is a town in northern Mauritania, lying in the Adrar Region close to the border with Western Sahara.

People

Population1,153
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain2.0 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Population1,153
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Coordinates21.2996°, -13.0668°
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott
Country🇲🇷 Mauritania
State / ProvinceAdrar
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Annual Precipitation2.0 inches (50 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Choum

Choum is a small town in Mauritania (Adrar) with a population of 1,153. The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet (350 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 93°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.

Choum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 2.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average81.8°F
51% above Mauritania avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Area77.5 sq mi (200.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates21.2996°N, 13.0668°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.0"
95% below Mauritania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 0.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

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Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 8, 2006.

Sep 3, 1993 Mauritania M4.6 144 km
Mar 8, 2006 47 km SW of Zouerate, Mauritania M4.0 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
May 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 91°F (33°C) 0.1 in
July 93°F (34°C) 0.2 in
August 94°F (34°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 91°F (33°C) 0.8 in Wettest
October 85°F (30°C) 0.1 in
November 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in

Choum has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 68°F in January to 94°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").

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Restaurants in Choum

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Riad Choûmois

Train Stations in Choum

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Churches & Religious Organizations in Choum

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

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Mosquée Al-Tawba

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Meteorites
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nouakchott

🇲🇷 About Mauritania

Capital Nouakchott
Population 4,403,319
Area 1,030,700 km²
GDP (USD) $10,726,838,461
GDP per capita $2,136
HDI 0.563
Life expectancy 68.5 years
Internet users 37.4%
Urban population 59.7%
Currency MRU (Ouguiya)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +222
TLD .mr
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Choum

What is the population of Choum?

Choum has a population of 1,153 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 77.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Choum?

Choum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 93°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.0 inches.

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